processjonnjons
The word 'processionnions' is divided into four syllables: pro-ces-sjon-njons. It's a verb in the imperfect subjunctive, derived from Latin, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and permissible consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
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We would parade/process.
We would parade/process.
“Si nous avions le temps, nous processionnions dans les rues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-nions' as is typical in French.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, onset 'pʁ', nucleus 'ɔ'.. ces — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'ɛ'.. sjon — Closed syllable, onset 'sj', nucleus 'ɔ̃', coda 'n'.. njons — Closed syllable, onset 'nj', nucleus 'ɔ̃', coda 's'.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained as long as they are permissible within the French phonological system.
Onset-Coda Rule
Syllables are divided into onset (initial consonants) and coda (final consonants) around the vowel nucleus.
- The double 'n' doesn't alter syllabification but contributes to the nasal vowel sound.
- Minimal regional variations in pronunciation.
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